Prevent and Heal Chapped Lips: Causes, Symptoms & Remedies

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Chapped lips have many causes and can occur in any season. They are caused by overexposure to wind and dry conditions in any season.

The lips have a thin and delicate covering of mucous membrane and do not have oil glands to keep them lubricated. Biting and the habit of keeping the lips moist with saliva make the lips flaky.

Symptoms of Chapped Lips

• Chapped lips often look dry and red.
• Roughness and sensitivity.
• Tenderness.
• Lips become rough and reddish.
• Bleeding.
• Loss of moisture from the lips.
• Peeling and cracking.
• Sensitivity of lips.